dsring
join:2006-08-08
Castalian Springs, TN
| New Firmware Ver. 1.32b02NA_beta01 for DIR-655
There is new beta firmware on the Dlink ftp site. I have been running it for about a day. It seems to be better than the previous 1.3x firmwares.
»ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/dir655/Firmware/ |
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dioden
join:2009-04-29
| said by dsring  :There is new beta firmware on the Dlink ftp site. I have been running it for about a day. It seems to be better than the previous 1.3x firmwares. » ftp:// ftp.dlink.com/Gateway/dir655/Firmware/ I don't believe in that one either, nothing says that it should be better then the one before this one, there is a lot of bugs in these new firmware’s |
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Fireblade
join:2008-08-27
St Catharines, ON | reply to dsring
Hmm, I wonder if I should try this. |
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Scree
In the pipe 5 by 5
join:2001-04-24
Mount Laurel, NJ
 ·Comcast
4 edits | reply to dsring
I would hardly qualify it as better than 1.31, but then I use G mode only so I don't know about the N part. But what I've found is that 1.32 introduces a new quirk that is very odd. After a router reboot, I get this extra unsecured SSID named "dlink" which appears to be because of the guest zone, even though that is OFF (and has always been its default "dlink_guest"). Toggling the guest zone on/off or turning it on but set to Never makes this rogue extra SSID go away. (Maybe it won't reappear with guest zone on but set to Never now, will see.) |
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sURFNmADNESS
join:2002-03-11
Omaha, NE
| reply to dsring
Running this firmware now for a few days on my A4 version. As with the first beta of 1.32NA, I have noticed about every 8~10 hours the log shows "wireless restart" but the router does not boot to recover. I run reserved DHCP so the laptops seem to recover pretty quickly.
I do not run the Guest SSID, but I also have not seen it auto turn on nor broadcast under both beta versions of 1.32NA which others have mentioned in other threads.
I do not use the advanced DNS per I really seen no value to it when I tested it in version >1.31.
Running Securespot first level. Does not seem to have any issues, able to filter bad sites quickly while identifying most devices correctly. The only device which I thought was quirky was Securespot could not identify the Dlink made DNS-323 NAS nor did they even have an option for a NAS.
Running PS3, PS2, Wii, Tivo, desktops, laptops and winmo 6.1 phone is able to all link up with it and run to web without issues. PS3 seems to lag at times but I still blame that on crappy Sony drivers for their own wireless nic. It has had issues when wired or wireless to dlink, linksys and Belkin products I have tested it on.
One quirk I did note starting on 1.31. Under the QOS engine tab, the auto detect on connection type does not seem to work correctly on a cable connection. Set it manually for cable or broadband. Most of the time it seems to discover the upstream speed better then when matched against the various speed test sites and a greater value. |
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Fireblade
join:2008-08-27
St Catharines, ON
1 edit | reply to dsring
Well, I'm giving it a try, can't hurt!
So far so good, will provide updates once I grab more info. |
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Fireblade
join:2008-08-27
St Catharines, ON
·Cogeco Cable
 ·Vonage
3 edits | reply to dsring
1.11:
Network Device 1: G Rate 54Mbits 100% Signal (Laptop)
Network Device 2: G Rate 42Mbits 69% Signal (PS3)
Network Device 3: N Rate 270Mbits 95% Signal (Work PC)
1.31:
Network Device 1: G Rate 36Mbits 90% Signal (Laptop)
Network Device 2: G Rate 24Mbits 66% Signal (PS3)
Network Device 3: N Rate 108Mbits 81% Signal (Work PC)
1.32B:
Network Device 1: G Rate 54Mbits 100% Signal (Laptop)
Network Device 2: G Rate 11-24Mbits 60% Signal (PS3)
Network Device 3: N Rate 108Mbits 100% Signal (Work PC)
I might just run CAT5E to the PS3, their wireless drivers suck balls. I need at least a 36Mbit connection to stream blu-rays through TVersity without hick-ups. The laptop gets a 87% signal and a rate of 54 next to the PS3.
Haven't noticed any weird quirks with the UI, the router doesn't seem to feel bogged down anymore and websites are loading fast again.
Also, when the PS3 is the only wireless device active I seem to get:
Network Device 2: G Rate 24-38Mbits 63% Signal (PS3)
3 hours in and I'm going to say that this firmware is superior to 1.31 in stability and performance.
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tipstir
join:2004-11-14
Enfield, CT
·Cox HSI
| said by Fireblade :1.11: Network Device 1: G Rate 54Mbits 100% Signal (Laptop) Network Device 2: G Rate 42Mbits 69% Signal (PS3) Network Device 3: N Rate 270Mbits 95% Signal (Work PC) 1.31: Network Device 1: G Rate 36Mbits 90% Signal (Laptop) Network Device 2: G Rate 24Mbits 66% Signal (PS3) Network Device 3: N Rate 108Mbits 81% Signal (Work PC) 1.32B: Network Device 1: G Rate 54Mbits 100% Signal (Laptop) Network Device 2: G Rate 11-24Mbits 60% Signal (PS3) Network Device 3: N Rate 108Mbits 100% Signal (Work PC) I might just run CAT5E to the PS3, their wireless drivers suck balls. I need at least a 36Mbit connection to stream blu-rays through TVersity without hick-ups. The laptop gets a 87% signal and a rate of 54 next to the PS3. Haven't noticed any weird quirks with the UI, the router doesn't seem to feel bogged down anymore and websites are loading fast again. Also, when the PS3 is the only wireless device active I seem to get: Network Device 2: G Rate 24-38Mbits 63% Signal (PS3) 3 hours in and I'm going to say that this firmware is superior to 1.31 in stability and performance. Sounds right with these firmwares.. 1.11 was the best, but suffers from WAN speed bug. |
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Fireblade
join:2008-08-27
St Catharines, ON
1 edit | reply to dsring
Running great for almost 2 days, no slowdowns or any bull, minus the fact that I still can't get 270Mbits on N like in 1.11 things are doing OK. |
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suffolkshado
Premium
join:2006-01-24
Suffolk, VA
| reply to dsring
well I decided to load the beta (1.32B02NA_beta01) since 1.31 kept locking up after a day or so. been running it for almost 24 hours and no problems so far. Granted the speeds are a little slower than 1.11 but stability is the key. Will keep monitoring it for changes. |
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tipstir
join:2004-11-14
Enfield, CT
·Cox HSI
| reply to Fireblade
said by Fireblade :Running great for almost 2 days, no slowdowns or any bull, minus the fact that I still can't get 270Mbits on N like in 1.11 things are doing OK. All brands are showing 270mbps now.. I waiting to see how it goes in September when N is out of Draft and Standard. What speed will it be?
600mbps
300mbps
270mbps
240mbps
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travelguy
join:1999-09-03
Santa Fe, NM | reply to suffolkshado
Almost 36 hours here and no problems so far (knock on wood)... |
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bigpapae35
join:2002-10-25
Great Neck, NY
3 edits | reply to dsring
u need two dual band simultaneous radios for 600mbps, the most throughput dir-655 will ever show is 300mbps.
The only d-link routers out currently that can support 600mbps is DIR-825 and DIR-855 |
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tipstir
join:2004-11-14
Enfield, CT
·Cox HSI
1 edit | said by bigpapae35 :u need two dual band simultaneous radios for 600mbps, the most throughput dir-655 will ever show is 300mbps. The only d-link routers out currently that can support 600mbps is DIR-825 and DIR-855 Single should be able to do 600mbps dual 2.4GHz and 5.3GHz doesn't mean it's going to double. But right now Atheros is 300mbps in all DIR 655/825/855 series and DGL 4500.
But now most of us know the limits are by the chip set and not what was originally reported as 600mbps. Most of these right now are only in a range of 60/120/130 some do see 150 for N. The router speed is vary. You'll never get 300mbps total throughput. |
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Fireblade
join:2008-08-27
St Catharines, ON
·Cogeco Cable
·Vonage
| reply to dsring
All the N brands that aren't dual-band are showing speeds of about 100-120Mbits - I think the final N standard is going to be around those speeds. Which sucks bad because I could get almost 300Mbits on 1.11.
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travelguy
join:1999-09-03
Santa Fe, NM | reply to travelguy
Well, I made it to 5 days before a reboot was required. |
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tipstir
join:2004-11-14
Enfield, CT
·Cox HSI
| said by travelguy :Well, I made it to 5 days before a reboot was required. Shouldn't need a reboot.. Did it lockup or did you loose WAN/LAN connections? |
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travelguy
join:1999-09-03
Santa Fe, NM | Lost the LAN connection. |
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mech1164
I'Ll Be Back
join:2001-11-19
Lodi, NJ | reply to dsring
Well I installed it this morning. Securespot a bit of a pain otherwise working well.
Crossing fingers, toes legs..... Ok someone help, need to get out of this pretzel.  |
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Msradell
join:2008-12-25
Louisville, KY
| said by mech1164 :Well I installed it this morning. Securespot a bit of a pain otherwise working well. Crossing fingers, toes legs..... Ok someone help, need to get out of this pretzel. You know that Securespot can easily be turned off. Most use find it useless anyway. |
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